Originally posted by SheepRanger
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Hmmm, some clear misunderstanding here.
The LFW interview with Beale revealed much of what needs to be known about his strategy for 2022/23.
Young (20-25 years old) players capable of playing at the Championship level will be signed either on contract or with an option to buy. These players will be coached to the point of on pitch success and/or sale at a profit to balance the books.
PLAYERS SIGNED/INCOMING
1. Clarke-Salter (24) FREE
2. Paal (24) FREE
3. Roberts (23) One year loan, £4m option to buy
4. Richards (21) One year loan, £3m option to buy
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5. Right Back : as above
6. Striker : as above
This policy hence excludes the signings/loans of players at the end of their careers, such as Warburton's signings of Wallace, Austin, Gray, Hendrick etc.
Recent talk of the return of Nahki Wells is hence misguided.
In addition to the above, Beale has assessed the QPR youngsters and has decided that Gubbins, Jude-Boyd & Armstrong are all deserving of First Team action in the near term.
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Things are not as bad as they seem. No squad in this Division has a 'perfect 11' without weakness or flaws.
The good news is that QPR will end the weekend just 3 points outside of automatic promotion.
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